Generalization

Which of these sentences support the generalization that cats are usually born with blue eyes?

• Every one of my cat's kittens had blue eyes as a newborn.
• A cat with blue eyes ran through my yard yesterday.

Which of these sentences support the generalization that most dogs love to play at dog parks because they love to run around without a leash?

• My neighbor's dog hates his leash and loves to go to the dog park.
• Dogs that play without their leashes are likely to get lost.

Which of these sentences support the generalization that most wild animals that live in the suburbs are nocturnal?

• Many desert animals are nocturnal so that they can escape the desert heat.
• It's rare to see a wild animal in the suburbs during the day.

Which of these sentences support the generalization that many children like to play with building blocks?

• Very few adults play with building blocks.
• The second graders voted for their favorite toy, and building blocks won.

Which of these sentences support the generalization that many children like to play with building blocks?

• Building blocks were the number one best-selling toy this year.
• Building blocks can be used to build all kinds of things.

Which of these sentences support the generalization that there are a lot of people who are afraid of heights?

• The lifeguard said that many kids and adults are fearful of climbing up to the high diving board.
• Bungee jumping is a popular activity in Australia.

Which of these sentences support the generalization that teenagers can't wait to get their driver's license?

• Many parents are afraid to let their teenagers begin driving.
• Hannah, Todd, and Greg took their driver's test on the very first day they were able to.

Which of these sentences support the generalization that many people enjoy going to the fair?

• Everyone should taste the cotton candy and taffy at the fair.
• All of my neighbors are traveling to the state fair this year.

Which of these sentences support the generalization that many people enjoy going to the fair?

• More than 51 million piple attended the 1964 New York World's Fair.
• There was no one in the line for the rides at the county fair.

Which of these sentences support the generalization that most bananas are not ripe when they arrive at the grocery store?

• Bananas are only good to eat when they are yellow and ripe.
• When I buy bananas, I usually have to let them sit on my counter for a day or two before I can eat them.